New York Jets hiring Robert Saleh as coach - ESPN

10:23 PM ET

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets, coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history, have reached an agreement in principle with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be their next head coach, the team announced Thursday night.

The agreement is for five years, leagues sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Saleh, 41, who interviewed virtually last Friday, quickly established himself as the Jets' front-runner. On Tuesday, he flew to New Jersey for a second interview. On Thursday, the Jets concluded a second interview with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. At that point, the Jets held internal discussions and decided to make an offer to Saleh, a source said.

There was plenty of competition for Saleh, who received interview requests from six of the seven teams in the NFL head-coaching market.

Saleh is expected to take 49ers passing game coordinator Mike LaFleur with him as his offensive coordinator, sources told Schefter.

Saleh replaces Adam Gase, who went 9-23 and was fired immediately after the 2020 season.

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